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dignify (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Dignifying.] [OF. dignifier, fr. LL. dignificare; L. dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See Deign, and Fact.] To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.

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    Your worth will dignify our feast. B. Jonson.

    Syn. -- To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate; adorn; ennoble.

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dignifying adj. serving to make dignified.

    Syn. -- ennobling.

    [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

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